Canada tested the world's first all-electric all-electric aircraft

The world's first all-electric commercial airplane to have a test flight in the Canadian city of Vancouver.

Speaking to the press, the magniX's CEO, Roei Ganzarski, emphasized that this proved that commercial aviation of all-electric aircraft was feasible. The technology not only uses fuel efficiently, it also saves the company millions of dollars in aircraft maintenance costs, as well as reducing emissions to zero.

The first commercial electric aircraft to fly in Canada.(Photo: news.abs-cbn.com).

The magniX company is responsible for designing aircraft engines and cooperating with Harbor Air. The aircraft was a DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, powered by an electric motor driven by Harbor Air founder and operator Greg McDougall. The flight takes less than 15 minutes.

However, Harbor Air will have to wait at least 2 years before it can begin to electrify its fleet of more than 40 seaplanes. This aircraft also needs a more thorough inspection to confirm it is safe and secure. In addition, electric motors need to be certified by the authorities and approved for use.

The battery issue is also a challenge. Ganzarki said an aircraft of this type could only fly 160 km on a lithium battery. This energy is only enough for a short flight of Harbor Air . Each year Harbor Air transports millions of passengers between Vancouver, Whistler ski resort, neighboring islands and coastal residential areas.

Civil aviation is the fastest source of carbon emissions, as more and more people choose to travel by this vehicle, although new technology is still underdeveloped. Consequently, the International Civil Aviation Organization has encouraged the efficient use of biofuels, the use of lighter aircraft construction materials, and optimization of flight routes.

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